Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Tiverton High School
Devon
- £14.66 - £16.26 per hour
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 4 October 2024
Job overview
At Tiverton High School, the focus is on providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in whatever path they choose Post 16. Whether it’s further education, an apprenticeship, or directly entering the workforce, the school is committed to helping its students achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
We are now recruiting for an Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) to take a lead role in promoting the understanding of SLCN throughout the school and share expertise with colleagues.
You will work under the guidance of the Assistant SENDCos and strategic leadership of the SENDCo. This is a exciting opportunity to join our SEND team in this essential role in a thriving inclusive school in the heart of Mid Devon.
We are looking for a experienced colleague who has a genuine passion for working with students with SEND to complement and support class teachers in the teaching of 1:1 or small groups of students, as well as whole classes, whilst progressing students with their learning. You will work with all stakeholders, including students and their teachers, parents and external agencies to ensure that SEND students' needs are met within an inclusive environment that allows them to access the National Curriculum in accordance with the provisions of the SEN Code of Practice (2014) and Disability Discrimination Act.
The successful candidate will be experienced and confident in delivering support, advice and training as well as planning, developing and implementing appropriate interventions and curriculum courses. You will contribute to the development of other support staff through the appraisal process and will actively lead and develop members of the Teaching Assistant team; and on a daily basis ensure that high standards of support for all students are consistently maintained.
We are looking for a colleague who is an excellent communicator with proven ability to assess, plan, support and monitor the progress of children with SEND. You will have a meticulous attention to detail and experience of completing referrals and other relevant paperwork and a meticulous approach to record keeping.
You will receive a competitive salary and other benefits including a comprehensive staff wellbeing and benefits programme.
Tiverton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any formal offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks as part of the School’s Safer Recruitment practice and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These include ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, and a satisfactory 3rd party online & social media search.
Tiverton High School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability or age. If you have a disability and require any assistance with the application process, please contact HR@tiverton.devon.sch.uk
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About Tiverton High School
We are hugely proud of the achievement of our students and Tiverton High School is truly at the heart of our community. We believe education should empower young people, giving them the knowledge to make sense of the world and grow into citizens who make a difference. This must be supported by a curriculum that gives students the power to think for themselves, shaped by what they need to know, understand and fulfil, in order to have happy, successful and prosperous lives. Essential as good examination results are, students should be inspired by excellent teaching, strong relationships with staff and enrichment, into whatever pathway they choose as they move into the next stage of their lives.
We aspire for every child to work hard, be kind and aim high. This is underpinned by our whole school priorities of exemplary behaviour, great teaching and connecting communities. We aim for a culture of exemplary behaviour through clear and high expectations, positive reinforcement, and consistent practices, so that behaviour is conducive to learning, where students show respect for themselves and others. Where high-quality teaching meets the needs of all students and promotes continuous improvement so that we are truly inclusive enabling students to feel safe, have a sense of belonging and can be successful learners. We create a strong, inclusive school culture, where everyone feels valued and connected, so attendance is high and there is a strong sense of belonging.
The school is on a rapid improvement journey and our approach and school culture is set by us, through our shared purpose and vision. We will ensure our culture is one of collective optimism whilst being relentless with our routines and demonstrate visible kindness to the school community.
For our strategy to succeed our school culture has to enable the behaviours (relentless routines and visible kindness) we expect to see every minute of every day so they become our ‘norms’. All adults need to be aligned to our culture and strategy and model these behaviours.
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